This guide is part of our list of the best online casinos in Australia and explains how Skrill works at casinos, what it costs and how it compares with PayID.
What is Skrill?
Skrill is a digital wallet for online payments, transfers and casino deposits. It belongs to the Paysafe group, which also runs Neteller and Paysafecard. Paysafe Payment Solutions Limited, trading as Skrill, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Skrill gives you four things at an online casino:
- One wallet for many casinos: deposit and withdraw at every casino that lists Skrill.
- Privacy: the casino sees your Skrill email, not your bank or card details.
- Withdrawals: unlike prepaid vouchers, Skrill can receive winnings.
- An AUD balance: Skrill lets you choose Australia and AUD when you open the account.
Can Australians use Skrill at online casinos?
Yes, with three conditions. Skrill serves customers in Australia, but its own rules decide which money you can send to a casino:
- Mark the top-up as gambling money: when you top up by card, Skrill asks whether the money is for gambling. Money marked as non-gambling can never be used at a casino, and you cannot change the choice later.
- No credit cards: Skrill does not allow Australian-issued credit cards for gambling anywhere in the world, and money loaded with a credit card cannot be used on Australian gambling sites.
- The casino must list Skrill: check the cashier for Skrill under both deposits and withdrawals before you sign up.
Use a debit card or a bank transfer to top up, and answer “Yes” to the gambling question.
How do you deposit with Skrill at an online casino?
Depositing with Skrill takes a few minutes the first time and under a minute after that:
- Open a Skrill account: choose Australia and AUD, and verify your identity.
- Top up: use a debit card or bank transfer and answer “Yes” when Skrill asks if the money is for gambling.
- Open the casino cashier: choose Skrill and enter the amount in AUD.
- Confirm in Skrill: log in on the Skrill payment page and approve the payment.
- Start playing: the deposit usually appears within a minute.
How fast are Skrill casino withdrawals?
Skrill withdrawals usually reach your wallet within minutes once the casino approves them. The approval step at the casino decides most of the wait, and the first withdrawal often waits for an identity check.
Moving money from Skrill to your bank takes longer and can cost a fee, which Skrill shows before you confirm. If you want winnings in your bank account the same day, PayID is usually faster. Our list of fast payout casinos in Australia shows measured payout times.
What does Skrill cost?
Paying a casino from your Skrill balance and receiving winnings are free, but getting money in and out of Skrill usually costs something. These are the main charges on Skrill’s fee page:
Fees as listed on skrill.com. Skrill shows the exact fee for your method before you confirm.
Keep your Skrill account and your casino account in AUD. A conversion between currencies costs 3.99% each time.
Do you need to verify your Skrill account?
Yes, for regular casino use. Skrill sets limits on what an account can do until you verify your identity, and casinos check that the Skrill account is in your own name.
The casino runs its own check as well. Verify both accounts before your first big withdrawal, so neither check holds up your payout. Our guide to no verification casinos in Australia explains when casinos ask for documents.
Can you claim a casino bonus with Skrill?
Sometimes. Some casinos exclude Skrill and Neteller deposits from welcome offers, so a Skrill deposit may not unlock the bonus.
Check two things in the bonus terms:
- Excluded methods: the terms list any payment methods that do not qualify for the bonus.
- Minimum deposit: make sure the deposit covers the bonus minimum.
Our guide to casino bonuses explains wagering requirements and maximum bets.
Skrill vs MiFinity vs PayID
Skrill, MiFinity and PayID all work for both deposits and withdrawals at many casinos. They differ in where your winnings land and what they cost.
PayID is the simplest choice when the casino offers it for withdrawals. Skrill suits players who already use it and want casino payments kept apart from their bank. See our guides to PayID casinos and MiFinity casinos.
Is Skrill safe for casino payments?
Skrill is a regulated payment company, and the casino never sees your card or bank details. Your money is still only as safe as the casino you send it to.
Three habits keep Skrill payments safe:
- Protect the login: use a unique password and every login check Skrill offers, as you would for a bank account.
- Use the same account for deposits and withdrawals: casinos usually pay out only to the method you deposited with.
- Check the casino: a licence you can verify and clear withdrawal terms matter most. Our guide to safe online casinos in Australia shows how.
What are the pros and cons of Skrill casinos?
Are Skrill casinos legal in Australia?
Skrill casinos that accept Australians are offshore sites. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 bans operators from offering online casino games to Australians, but playing is not an offence for you as a player. ACMA has blocked more than 1,800 illegal gambling websites. Our guide on whether online gambling is legal in Australia explains the rules.
How can you gamble responsibly with Skrill?
Skrill’s split between gambling and non-gambling money can work as a budget: only top up the amount you planned to play with, and keep the rest of your money outside the wallet. Set a deposit limit in your casino account as well, and use each casino’s own self-exclusion tool, because BetStop does not cover offshore casinos.
Our guide on how to stop gambling lists the tools that work at offshore sites. If gambling stops being fun, Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support 24/7 on 1800 858 858.
